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| 03/26/25 - Away | 4-2 W |
| 03/17/22 - Home | 3-6 L |
| 05/25/21 - Away | 10-0 W |
| 05/28/16 - Home | 8-1 W |
York proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 14) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Leyden Eagles, sneaking past 4-2. For the Dukes, this counts as revenge for the 6-3 win the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2022.
Avery Kanouse was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in May of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other pitching news, Sophia Lanciloti looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Margo (Maggie) Demopoulos, who went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lillianah (Lilly) Burda, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
York's record now sits at 3-1. As for Leyden, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. York will face off against Montini Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Leyden, they will square off against Hampshire at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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